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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, April 14, 2017

VOL. 260 NO. 10 April 14, 2017

Programs

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Top U.S. General Backs Navy’s Pursuit Of Tomahawk Successor

Apr 13, 2017
The Pentagon’s Tomahawk strike on Syria may have struck 57 out of 59 confirmed targets, but a top U.S. general says the U.S. can and must do better.
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NASA Advances Mars Glider Flights

Apr 12, 2017
NASA has resumed subscale flight tests of a flying-wing aircraft being developed to potentially fly in the atmosphere of Mars.
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U.S. Drops ‘Mother Of All Bombs’ For First Time On ISIS In Afghanistan

Apr 13, 2017
A U.S. Special Operations MC-130 dropped the largest non-nuclear bomb the U.S. has ever deployed on Islamic State terrorists in a series of caves in Afghanistan.
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India Looking To Export LCA, Advanced Hawk

Apr 13, 2017
India is looking to aggressively market its homemade Tejas light combat aircraft and the upgraded Advanced Hawk trainers it builds with BAE Systems to international buyers.
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Bell To Test 407-Class FC-X Anti-torque System

Apr 12, 2017
Bell Helicopter’s FC-X mockup concept demonstrator is proving to be more than just a talking point.
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French Aero Lobby Concerned About Small, Medium Players

Apr 13, 2017
Lobbying group Gifas is concerned that a notable proportion of small- and medium-sized enterprises in the French aerospace industry are posting losses.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Apr 14, 2017
DRS LAUREL TECHNOLOGIES has $8.8m U.S. Navy contract for Cooperative Engagement Capability transmission processing equipment sets.

In Brief

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UK Parliament Launches Inquiry Into RAF’s SDSR Response

Apr 14, 2017
The UK House of Commons’ defense committee has launched an inquiry into the Royal Air Force’s response to the country’s 2015 Strategic Defense and Security Review (SDSR).

Business

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Effort Underway To Restore Apollo Mission Control

Apr 13, 2017
In Houston, home to NASA’s Johnson Space Center, a funding drive is underway to restore the aging landmark Apollo Mission Control Center for enhanced public viewing.

Forecast Friday

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Forecast Friday: Western Maritime Aircraft New Deliveries 2017-2026

Apr 14, 2017
View the Forecast Friday: Western Maritime Aircraft New Deliveries 2017-2026 chart in PDF format.